Control method, device, apparatus, system and storage medium of imaging medium type

Abstract

The application provides a control method, device, equipment, system and storage medium of imaging medium type. The method comprises: obtaining a first imaging medium type; receiving a current image forming job, and judging whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type; and adjusting the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type. It can be understood that when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming device, and the image forming device can automatically adjust the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of image forming technology, and more specifically to a method, apparatus, device, system, and storage medium for controlling an imaging medium type. Background Technology

[0002] An image forming apparatus is a device that forms an image on an imaging medium using imaging principles. Examples include printers, copiers, fax machines, multifunction image processing and copying devices, electrostatic printing devices, and any other similar devices. In practical applications, image forming apparatuses typically perform image forming tasks based on image forming jobs issued by terminal devices. However, when the type of imaging medium corresponding to the image forming job is inconsistent with the type of imaging medium set on the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus cannot complete the task correctly.

[0003] In related technologies, when the imaging medium type corresponding to an image forming job is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming apparatus, the user usually needs to manually cancel the image forming apparatus's job process and modify the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus. After the user manually modifies the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus, the terminal device is then controlled to reissue the image forming job.

[0004] However, when the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming apparatus, the user has to manually cancel the job process and change the imaging medium type, which is cumbersome and results in a poor user experience.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section of this application is intended only to enhance the understanding of the general background of this application, and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, this application provides a method, apparatus, device, system and storage medium for controlling the imaging medium type, in order to solve the problem in the prior art that when the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming operation is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming apparatus, the user has to manually cancel the operation process and modify the imaging medium type, which results in a poor user experience.

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a method for controlling the type of imaging medium, applied to an image forming apparatus, comprising: Obtain a first imaging medium type, wherein the first imaging medium type is a preset imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus; Receive the current image forming job and determine whether the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type match, wherein the second imaging medium type is the imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming job; When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type are adjusted to a historical imaging medium type, wherein the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming operation in the image forming apparatus that corresponds to the current image forming operation.

[0008] In this embodiment, the image forming apparatus first acquires a first imaging medium type; then, it receives the current image forming job and determines whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type; when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, it adjusts the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. It is understood that since the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the image forming apparatus, the historical imaging medium type can fully reflect the user's printing habits and needs for similar image forming jobs. When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the image forming apparatus automatically adjusts the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, ensuring that the image forming apparatus can perform image operations normally while ensuring that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming apparatus meets the user's needs. In other words, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus; the image forming apparatus can automatically adjust the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, improving the user experience.

[0009] In one possible implementation, adjusting the first imaging medium type or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type includes: Determine whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0010] In this embodiment, it is determined whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type. When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. It can be understood that by comparing whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to directly determine whether to modify the first or second imaging medium type, which to some extent improves the imaging efficiency of the image forming apparatus.

[0011] In one possible implementation, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0012] In this embodiment, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, but the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. It is understood that by adding one of the conditions for the first imaging medium type to match the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to more accurately determine that only the second imaging medium type is mismatched. This prevents situations where neither the first nor the second imaging medium type is a historical imaging medium type, but only the second imaging medium type is modified, thus improving the accuracy of image formation and consequently enhancing the user experience.

[0013] In one possible implementation, adjusting the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type to historical imaging medium types includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0014] In this embodiment, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type also does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first and second imaging medium types are adjusted to the historical imaging medium types. It can be understood that when neither the first nor the second imaging medium type is a historical imaging medium type, and the first and second imaging medium types do not match, both are adjusted, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and ultimately enhancing the user experience.

[0015] One possible implementation also includes: When the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the job task corresponding to the current image formation job is executed.

[0016] In this embodiment, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the job task corresponding to the current image forming job is directly executed, ensuring the normal printing function of the image forming apparatus and improving user satisfaction.

[0017] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a method for controlling the type of imaging medium, applied to a terminal device, including: Obtain a first imaging medium type, wherein the first imaging medium type is a preset imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus; Determine whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, wherein the second imaging medium type is the imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming operation; When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to a historical imaging medium type, and / or a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus to instruct the image forming apparatus to adjust the first imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. The historical imaging medium type refers to the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming operation in the terminal device that corresponds to the current image forming operation.

[0018] In this embodiment, the terminal device first obtains a first imaging medium type; then, it determines whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type; when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, it adjusts the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus to instruct the image forming apparatus to adjust the first imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. It is understood that since the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the terminal device, the historical imaging medium type can fully reflect the user's printing habits and needs for similar image forming jobs. When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus to instruct the image forming apparatus to adjust the first imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. This ensures that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming apparatus meets the user's needs while guaranteeing that the image forming apparatus can perform image operations normally. In other words, when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, thus improving the user experience, without requiring the user to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus.

[0019] In one possible implementation, adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, or sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus, includes: Determine whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus.

[0020] In this embodiment, it is determined whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type. When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus. It can be understood that by comparing whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to directly determine whether to modify the first or second imaging medium type, which to some extent improves the imaging efficiency of the image forming apparatus.

[0021] In one possible implementation, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0022] In this embodiment, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, but the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. It is understood that by adding one of the conditions for the first imaging medium type to match the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to more accurately determine that only the second imaging medium type is mismatched. This prevents situations where neither the first nor the second imaging medium type is a historical imaging medium type, but only the second imaging medium type is modified, thus improving the accuracy of image formation and consequently enhancing the user experience.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the step of adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type and sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus.

[0024] In this embodiment, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type also does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted, and a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus. It can be understood that when neither the first nor the second imaging medium type is a historical imaging medium type, and the first and second imaging medium types do not match, both the first and second imaging medium types are adjusted, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and ultimately enhancing the user experience.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the feature is that it further includes: When the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming operation is sent to the image forming apparatus.

[0026] In this embodiment, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming job is directly sent to the image forming apparatus, ensuring the normal printing function of the image forming apparatus and improving user satisfaction.

[0027] Thirdly, this application provides an image forming apparatus, comprising: processor; Memory; And a computer program, wherein the computer program is stored in the memory, the computer program including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the image forming apparatus to perform the method described in any one of the first aspects.

[0028] Fourthly, this application provides a terminal device, including: processor; Memory; And a computer program, wherein the computer program is stored in the memory, the computer program including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the image forming apparatus to perform the method described in any one of the second aspects.

[0029] Fifthly, this application provides an image forming control system, comprising: The image forming apparatus and terminal device described in the third aspect; Alternatively, the image forming apparatus and the terminal device described in the fourth aspect; The image forming apparatus is communicatively connected to the terminal device.

[0030] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this application provide a computer-readable storage medium comprising a stored program, wherein, when the program is executed, it controls the device containing the computer-readable storage medium to perform the method described in either the first or second aspect.

[0031] It is understood that the image forming apparatus provided in the third aspect, the terminal device provided in the fourth aspect, the image forming control system provided in the fifth aspect, and the computer-readable storage medium provided in the sixth aspect are all used to perform some or all of the methods provided in this application. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario provided by an embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the type of imaging medium provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating another method for controlling an imaging medium type provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an image forming apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments in this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0041] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0042] To facilitate understanding, specific application scenarios will be illustrated below.

[0043] See Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario provided by an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 1 As shown, this application scenario includes a terminal device 101 and an image forming apparatus 102. The terminal device 101 and the image forming apparatus 102 are interconnected via a wired or wireless communication network for information transmission. During the image forming process, the terminal device 101 converts the user-uploaded print file into an image forming job that the image forming apparatus 102 can recognize, and sends the image forming job to the image forming apparatus 102, which then completes the image forming job.

[0044] Specifically, a driver can be installed in the terminal device 101. The user can send a file to be printed to the driver, which then converts the file into an image forming job that the image forming apparatus can recognize and sends the image forming job to the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus performs the operation based on the image forming job sent by the terminal device.

[0045] in addition, Figure 1 The terminal device 101 and image forming apparatus 102 shown are merely exemplary descriptions and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application. For example, an image forming apparatus may refer to a device with printing and / or scanning functions, including but not limited to laser printers, inkjet printers, multifunction printers, label printers, thermal printers, scanners, light-emitting diode (LED) printers, multifunction printers, fax machines, electrostatic printing apparatuses, and multi-functional peripheral devices (MFPs) that perform the above functions in a single device; the terminal device 101 includes but is not limited to electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, enterprise internal servers, and cloud servers that can communicate with the image forming apparatus 102.

[0046] To facilitate understanding, some functions of the image forming apparatus and the terminal device will be explained first. Users can set the type of imaging medium on the image forming apparatus. Specifically, users can set the type of imaging medium through the control panel on the image forming apparatus. Alternatively, users can set the type of imaging medium on the print panel of the terminal device.

[0047] In specific application scenarios, in related technologies, when a user triggers the printing function on the terminal device 101, the terminal device 101 sends an image forming job to the image forming apparatus 102; then the image forming apparatus 102 determines whether the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job is consistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming apparatus 102; when the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming apparatus 102, the image forming apparatus usually outputs a prompt message indicating that the imaging medium type does not match, and the image forming job is paused.

[0048] At this point, the user typically needs to manually cancel the image forming apparatus's operation and modify the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus. After the user has manually modified the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus, the control terminal device can then reissue the image forming operation.

[0049] However, when the imaging medium type corresponding to the image forming job is inconsistent with the imaging medium type set on the image forming apparatus, the user has to manually cancel the job process and change the imaging medium type, which is cumbersome and results in a poor user experience.

[0050] To address the aforementioned problems, relevant programs can be installed on either the terminal device or the image forming apparatus. The methods for resolving these technical problems will be described below from both the image forming apparatus and terminal device perspectives.

[0051] Image forming apparatus side: To address the aforementioned issues, in this embodiment, when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the image forming apparatus automatically adjusts the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. This ensures that the image forming apparatus can perform image processing normally while guaranteeing that the type of imaging medium printed by the image forming apparatus meets the user's requirements. In other words, when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus; the image forming apparatus can automatically adjust the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, improving the user experience. Specifically, this will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0052] See Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the type of imaging medium provided in an embodiment of this application. This method can be applied to... Figure 1 In the application scenarios shown, such as Figure 2 As shown, it mainly includes the following steps.

[0053] Step S201: Obtain the first imaging medium type.

[0054] In this embodiment of the application, the image forming apparatus acquires a preset imaging medium type, namely a first imaging medium type.

[0055] It should be noted that the imaging medium type is set to the size of the imaging medium, such as A4 or A5. Of course, those skilled in the art can also set the imaging medium type to the material of the imaging medium, etc., as needed, and this application does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0056] Step S202: Receive the current image forming operation and determine whether the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type match.

[0057] In this embodiment of the application, the image forming apparatus receives the current image forming job sent by the terminal device and uses the imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming job as the second imaging medium type.

[0058] Once the second imaging medium type is determined, it is then determined whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type.

[0059] In one possible implementation, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the task corresponding to the current image forming job is executed. For example, both the first and second imaging medium types are A4 size, in which case the first and second imaging medium types match.

[0060] Understandably, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the job task corresponding to the current image forming job is executed directly, ensuring the normal printing function of the image forming device and improving user satisfaction.

[0061] Step S203: When the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, adjust the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type.

[0062] In this embodiment of the application, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the historical imaging medium type is first determined according to the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming operation corresponding to the current image forming operation in the image forming apparatus.

[0063] It is understood that, based on the identifier of the current image forming job, the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job can be determined from the historical records. The identifier of the current image forming job can be the file name, type, size, etc.

[0064] For example, when the current image formation job is a blood test report, its filename typically contains "blood test". Therefore, historical image formation jobs with "blood test" in their filenames can be identified from the history, and their imaging media types can be obtained as historical imaging media types.

[0065] Once the historical imaging medium type is determined, if the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and / or the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0066] Specifically, in one possible implementation, it is first determined whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type; when the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0067] For example, the historical imaging medium type is A4. When the first imaging medium type is A4 and the second imaging medium type is A5, it is determined that the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the second imaging medium type is adjusted from A5 to A4; when the first imaging medium type is A5 and the second imaging medium type is A4, it is determined that the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type is adjusted from A5 to A4.

[0068] It is understandable that by comparing whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to directly determine whether to modify the first or second imaging medium type, which to some extent improves the imaging efficiency of the image forming device.

[0069] Of course, in practical applications, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type may also not match the historical imaging medium type. In this case, adjusting only the second imaging medium type will still prevent the image formation operation from being performed.

[0070] To address the aforementioned issues, in one possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, but the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0071] Understandably, by adding one of the conditions for matching the first imaging medium type with the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to more accurately determine that only the second imaging medium type is mismatched. This prevents situations where neither the first nor the second imaging medium type is a historical imaging medium type, but only the second imaging medium type is modified, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and thus enhancing the user experience.

[0072] Furthermore, in one possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0073] Understandably, when neither the first imaging medium type nor the second imaging medium type is a historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and ultimately improving the user experience.

[0074] In this embodiment, the image forming apparatus first acquires a first imaging medium type; then, it receives the current image forming job and determines whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type; when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, it adjusts the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. It is understood that since the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the image forming apparatus, the historical imaging medium type can fully reflect the user's printing habits and needs for similar image forming jobs. When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the image forming apparatus automatically adjusts the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, ensuring that the image forming apparatus can perform image operations normally while ensuring that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming apparatus meets the user's needs.

[0075] In other words, when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the image forming apparatus can automatically adjust the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type without requiring the user to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus, thus improving the user experience.

[0076] Terminal device side: To address the aforementioned issues, in this embodiment, when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus, instructing the image forming apparatus to adjust the first imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. This ensures that the image forming apparatus can perform image processing normally while guaranteeing that the type of imaging medium printed by the image forming apparatus meets the user's requirements. In other words, when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the user does not need to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus; the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus, improving the user experience. Specifically, this will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0077] See Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating another control method for an imaging medium type provided in an embodiment of this application. This method can be applied to... Figure 1 In the application scenarios shown, such as Figure 3 As shown, it mainly includes the following steps.

[0078] Step S301: Obtain the first imaging medium type.

[0079] In this embodiment of the application, the terminal device acquires the preset imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus, namely the first imaging medium type.

[0080] Step S302: Determine whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type.

[0081] In this embodiment, the terminal device uses the imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming operation as the second imaging medium type. After determining the second imaging medium type, it checks whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type.

[0082] In one possible implementation, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming operation is sent to the image forming apparatus. For example, both the first and second imaging medium types are A4 size, in which case the first and second imaging medium types match.

[0083] Understandably, when the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming job is sent directly to the image forming apparatus, ensuring the normal printing function of the image forming apparatus and improving user satisfaction.

[0084] Step S303: When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, adjust the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type, and / or send a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus.

[0085] In this embodiment of the application, when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the historical imaging medium type is first determined according to the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming operation corresponding to the current image forming operation recorded in the terminal device.

[0086] It is understood that, based on the identifier of the current image forming job, the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job can be determined from the historical records. The identifier of the current image forming job can be the file name, type, size, etc.

[0087] For example, when the current image formation job is a blood test report, its filename typically contains "blood test". Therefore, historical image formation jobs with "blood test" in their filenames can be identified from the history, and their imaging media types can be obtained as historical imaging media types.

[0088] Once the historical imaging medium type is determined, if the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and / or a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus to instruct the image forming apparatus to adjust the first imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type.

[0089] Specifically, in one possible implementation, it is first determined whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type; when the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus.

[0090] For example, the historical imaging medium type is A4. When the first imaging medium type is A4 and the second imaging medium type is A5, it is determined that the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the second imaging medium type is adjusted from A5 to A4; when the first imaging medium type is A5 and the second imaging medium type is A4, it is determined that the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, and a first imaging medium type modification command is sent to the image forming apparatus to control the image forming apparatus to adjust the first imaging medium type from A5 to A4.

[0091] It is understandable that by comparing whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to directly determine whether to modify the first or second imaging medium type, which to some extent improves the imaging efficiency of the image forming device.

[0092] Of course, in practical applications, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type may also not match the historical imaging medium type. In this case, adjusting only the second imaging medium type will still prevent the image formation operation from being performed.

[0093] To address the aforementioned issues, in one possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, but the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

[0094] Understandably, by adding one of the conditions for matching the first imaging medium type with the historical imaging medium type, it is possible to more accurately determine that only the second imaging medium type is mismatched. This prevents situations where neither the first nor the second imaging medium type is a historical imaging medium type, but only the second imaging medium type is modified, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and thus enhancing the user experience.

[0095] Furthermore, in one possible implementation, when the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus.

[0096] Understandably, when neither the first imaging medium type nor the second imaging medium type is a historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, both the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted, thereby improving the accuracy of image formation and ultimately improving the user experience.

[0097] In this embodiment, the terminal device first obtains a first imaging medium type; then, it determines whether the first imaging medium type matches a second imaging medium type; when the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, it adjusts the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus to instruct the image forming apparatus to adjust the first imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. It is understood that since the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming job corresponding to the current image forming job in the terminal device, the historical imaging medium type can fully reflect the user's printing habits and needs for similar image forming jobs. When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus to instruct the image forming apparatus to adjust the first imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. This ensures that the imaging medium type printed by the image forming apparatus meets the user's needs while guaranteeing that the image forming apparatus can perform image operations normally.

[0098] In other words, when the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type do not match, the terminal device automatically adjusts the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type and / or sends a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming device, thus improving the user experience, without requiring the user to manually modify the imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus.

[0099] Corresponding to the above embodiments, this application also provides a schematic diagram of the structure of an image forming apparatus. See also... Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an image forming apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application. The image forming apparatus 400 may include a processor 401, a memory 402, and a communication unit 403. These components communicate through one or more buses. Those skilled in the art will understand that the structure of the electronic device shown in the figure does not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention. It may be a bus-shaped structure or a star-shaped structure, and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0100] The communication unit 403 is used to establish a communication channel, enabling the electronic device to communicate with other devices. It receives user data from other devices or sends user data to other devices.

[0101] The processor 401 serves as the control center of the image forming apparatus. It connects to various parts of the apparatus via various interfaces and lines, and executes software programs, instructions, and / or modules stored in the memory 402, as well as accessing data stored in the memory, to perform various functions of the electronic device and / or process data. The processor may be composed of integrated circuits (ICs), such as a single packaged IC or multiple packaged ICs with the same or different functions connected together. For example, the processor 401 may consist only of a central processing unit (CPU). In this embodiment of the invention, the CPU may have a single processing core or may include multiple processing cores.

[0102] The memory 402 is used to store the execution instructions of the processor 401. The memory 402 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk or optical disk.

[0103] When the execution instructions in memory 402 are executed by processor 401, the image forming apparatus 400 is able to perform its functions. Figure 2 Some or all of the steps in the illustrated embodiments.

[0104] Corresponding to the above embodiments, this application also provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device. See also... Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application. The terminal device 500 may include a processor 501, a memory 502, and a communication unit 503. These components communicate through one or more buses. Those skilled in the art will understand that the structure of the electronic device shown in the figure does not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention. It may be a bus-shaped structure or a star-shaped structure, and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0105] The communication unit 503 is used to establish a communication channel, enabling the electronic device to communicate with other devices. It receives user data from other devices or sends user data to other devices.

[0106] The processor 501 serves as the control center of the terminal device, connecting various parts of the terminal device via various interfaces and lines. It executes software programs, instructions, and / or modules stored in the memory 502, and calls data stored in the memory to perform various functions of the electronic device and / or process data. The processor may be composed of integrated circuits (ICs), such as a single packaged IC or multiple packaged ICs with the same or different functions connected together. For example, the processor 501 may consist only of a central processing unit (CPU). In this embodiment of the invention, the CPU may have a single processing core or include multiple processing cores.

[0107] The memory 502 is used to store the execution instructions of the processor 501. The memory 502 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk or optical disk.

[0108] When the execution instructions in memory 502 are executed by processor 501, the terminal device 500 is able to execute. Figure 2 Some or all of the steps in the illustrated embodiments.

[0109] In a specific implementation, this application also provides an image forming control system, which includes the terminal device and image forming apparatus described in the above embodiments, or the image forming apparatus and terminal device described in the above embodiments. The image forming apparatus and the image forming apparatus are communicatively connected and used to execute some or all of the methods described in the above embodiments.

[0110] In a specific implementation, this application also provides a computer storage medium, wherein the computer storage medium may store a program, and when the program is executed, it may include some or all of the steps in the various embodiments of the simulation scene generation method provided by this invention. The storage medium may be a magnetic disk, optical disk, read-only memory (ROM), or random access memory (RAM), etc.

[0111] In this application embodiment, "at least one" refers to one or more, and "more than one" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the existence of A alone, the simultaneous existence of A and B, or the existence of B alone. A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following" and similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b, and c can represent: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0112] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps described in the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented using electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of electronic hardware and software. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0113] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0114] In the several embodiments provided in this application, any function, if implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0115] The same or similar parts between the various embodiments in this specification can be referred to mutually. In particular, the device embodiments and terminal embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the description in the method embodiments.

Claims

1. A control method of an image forming medium type, characterized by, Applied to an image forming apparatus, including: Obtain a first imaging medium type, wherein the first imaging medium type is a preset imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus; Receive the current image forming job and determine whether the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type match, wherein the second imaging medium type is the imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming job; When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and / or the second imaging medium type are adjusted to a historical imaging medium type, wherein the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming operation in the image forming apparatus that corresponds to the current image forming operation; The step of adjusting the first imaging medium type or the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type includes: Determine whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type. When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The adjustment of the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type to historical imaging medium types includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the first imaging medium type and the second imaging medium type are adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

3. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, Also includes: When the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the job task corresponding to the current image formation job is executed.

4. A control method of an image forming medium type, characterized by, Applied to terminal devices, including: Obtain a first imaging medium type, wherein the first imaging medium type is a preset imaging medium type on the image forming apparatus; Determine whether the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, wherein the second imaging medium type is the imaging medium type corresponding to the current image forming operation; When the first imaging medium type does not match the second imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to a historical imaging medium type, and / or a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus to instruct the image forming apparatus to adjust the first imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type. Wherein, the historical imaging medium type is the imaging medium type of at least one historical image forming operation in the terminal device that corresponds to the current image forming operation; The step of adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type, or sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus, includes: Determine whether the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type; When the second imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus. When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, adjusting the second imaging medium type to the historical imaging medium type includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type matches the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein, The step of adjusting the second imaging medium type to a historical imaging medium type and sending a first imaging medium type modification instruction to the image forming apparatus includes: When the second imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, and the first imaging medium type does not match the historical imaging medium type, the second imaging medium type is adjusted to the historical imaging medium type, and a first imaging medium type modification instruction is sent to the image forming apparatus.

6. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: When the first imaging medium type matches the second imaging medium type, the current image forming operation is sent to the image forming apparatus.

7. An image forming apparatus, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory; And a computer program, wherein the computer program is stored in the memory, the computer program including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the image forming apparatus to perform the method of any one of claims 1 to 3.

8. A terminal device, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory; And a computer program, wherein the computer program is stored in the memory, the computer program including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the image forming apparatus to perform the method of any one of claims 4 to 6.

9. A control system for image formation, characterized in that, include: The rights belong to the image forming apparatus and terminal equipment described in 7; Alternatively, the image forming apparatus and the terminal device as described in claim 8; The image forming apparatus is communicatively connected to the terminal device.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium includes a stored program, wherein, when the program is executed, it controls the device on which the computer-readable storage medium is located to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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